(Genetic Variation) Polymorphism and Heterozygosity are measures of genetic vari

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(Genetic Variation) Polymorphism and Heterozygosity are measures of genetic variation that can be used to monitor the health of endangered populations. Individuals in an endangered population of sage grouse were genotyped at 5 loci. a. Calculate polymorphism and heterozygosity for this population. b. For healthy populations of sage grouse living in other parts of the world, typical values are P = .45, and H = .12. Give an explanation for why polymorphism and heterozygosity differ in this endangered population.

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heterozygosity can be calculated by adding the different allele / no. of loci = 5 / 5 = 1.

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